Summary:
• Item: Chest of Drawers
• Circa: 1790
• Period: Georgian
• Provenance: England, UK
• Wood: Solid mahogany
• Flame mahogany cross-banded top
• Faux brushing slide
• Generous drawer sizes
• Four working graduated drawers
• Hand dovetailed oak lined drawers
• Cock beaded drawer fronts
• Original brass swan neck drop-handles
• Original working locks, with working key
• Original mahogany bracket feet
• Fine quality
• Lovely rich colour & patination
• Solid in joint
• Free delivery to England, Wales & southern Scotland*
• Free 14-day UK returns policy
Description:
This is a fine quality antique English Georgian solid mahogany chest of drawers, with generous proportions, circa 1790, in excellent condition. The chest has been cleaned and traditionally French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. Featuring a flame mahogany cross-banded mahogany top, sits a faux brushing slide, with above a bank of four graduated drawers. The drawers are constructed with hand dovetailed oak drawer linings, oak drawer bottoms and cock beaded detail. The drawers feature later period brass oval plate drop handles, with the original working locks and a working key. The drawers run smoothly and close flush to the frame. The chest stands on the original well shaped original mahogany bracket feet. The back of the chest retains the original pine back boards. This item stands firm on the ground, is solid in joint and ready to use.
The chest features a lovely rich mahogany colour. It has a fantastic colour and patination; this can only be achieved through age and years of care and cleaning it has received.
This chest would look superb in a variety of rooms, from the hallway to the bedroom. This chest would certainly grace any home and is a great investment as it is extremely functional. So, don’t miss out on your chance to own a lovely piece of furniture.
Dimensions:
Height = 87.6cm or 34½” or 2ft 10½”
Width = 95.5cm or 37⅝” or 3ft 1⅝”
Depth = 47cm or 18½” or 1ft 6½”
Condition Report:
This Georgian mahogany chest of drawers is in excellent condition. Nominal old used marks and splits to the leading edges and top, sides and frame but nothing significant and out of the ordinary, considering the age of the item – please see detailed photos for closer inspection. The chest has been cleaned traditionally French polished by hand to a professional standard in our workshop. Lovely rich colour and patination to the timber. The drawers feature cock beaded fronts, dovetail construction and the original working locks, with working key. The brass swan neck handles are original. The drawers close flush to the frame with a faux brushing slide above. The chest stands on its original bracket feet and retains the original backboards. This item is solid in joint and ready to use.
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